Orbital reconstruction
Orbital trauma has an important role on aesthetics and function in the craniofacial area. Due to its complex anatomy; sequels are a permanent risk, thats why this lesion always represents…
Volumetric analysis in orbital fractures
When not correctly repaired orbital fractures can result in seriously handicapping functional and aesthetic complications, such as visual impairment, diplopia and enophtalmos. Several studies have shown that an increase in…
Biomechanical evaluation of two plating techniques for repair of the mandibular angle fracture
Objective / hypothesis : The aim of this investigation was to evaluate and compare the biomechanical stability of the monoplanar strut and Champy techniques for the repair of mandibular angle…
The MOXAIC system: a novel approach for classification of major maxillofacial wound
Introduction : Although methods for classifying facial fractures have been extensively described in the literature, corresponding classification systems for Major Maxillofacial Wounds (MMW) are few. We present our primary results…
A 10-year (2002–2011) retrospective review of 1786 patients and 2212 maxillofacial fractures treated surgically at Coimbra University Hospital, Portugal
The aim of the present study was to analyse the patterns and treatment modalities of maxillofacial fractures treated surgically during the last decade at the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery of…
Management of zygomatic complex fractures – 9 year review in the Indian armed forces
Aim : This retrospective study was done to analyse the management of zygomatic complex fractures necessitating surgical intervention in two of the largest tertiary care hospital of the Indian Armed…
Are new fixation devices enough to treat all facial trauma?
The objective of this presentation is to compare results and analyse the aspects that should be considered when choosing dental and skeletal devices to improve results in treating maxillofacial trauma….
Severe panfacial fractures. They are not decreasing. Management and complications
Many preventing methods are being developed to decrease facial fractures, and they proved to be effective. It can be seen, specially in Europe, that panfacial fractures are not as common…
Porous polyethylene reconstruction of orbital floor and roof defects – clinical and radiological evaluation
Aim : The aim of this study was to evaluate clinically and radiologically the use of high porous polyethylene (Medpor) for reconstruction of post-traumatic orbital roof and floor defects. Patients…
Etiology and alcohol influence in patients surgically treated for maxillofacial fractures at San José Hospital, North Area of Santiago, Chile
Background : In Chile maxillofacial trauma has increased its prevalence and complexity in the last years, being the third cause of death in young population between the second and fourth…
A descriptive study of sequelaes after surgical treatment of maxillofacial fractures at San Jose Hospital, North Area of Santiago, Chile
Background : The sequelaes of treatment for maxillofacial fractures are commonly associated to great morbidity, lost of function and aesthetics compromise among others that is why is important to understand…
Reconstruccion in sequelae craneofacial fractures
Objective : The aim of this study was to analyse the principal variables which determine the method of treatment and outcome in traumatic injuries in sequelae of craneofacial fractures. Methods…
Late orbital post traumatic reconstruction
Orbital fractures are increasingly complex; some of these fractures may need more than one surgery to fully correct the defects. Many treatments are described to orbital surgery, according to one…
Objective and subjective assessment in closed reduction of zygomatic arch fractures
Isolated zygomatic arch fractures are mainly treated with a Gillies temporal approach or a supraorbital approach described by Dingman and Natvig. Being a surgical closed reduction treatment, it have encouraged…
Carotid-cavernous fistulas
Introduction : Carotid-cavernous fistulas (CCF) are abnormal communications between the venous cavernous sinus and the carotid artery. These may occur spontaneously but are usually caused by significant head trauma. Timing…
Head and neck gunshot early management in Libyan local conflict
Aim : To assess the early management of head and neck gunshot injuries occurred in Sabha and Beni Walid war fronts. Patients and methods : A total of 102 patients…
Multi-layer spiral CT and cone beam CT in posttraumatic deficiency and deformities of the floor of the orbit surgical treatment verification
Aims and objectives : To define multi-layer spiral CT and cone beam CT capabilities and limitations in postoperative treatment of deficiency and deformities of the orbit floor control. Materials and…
Titanium three dimensional miniplate versus conventional titanium miniplate in fixation of anteriormandibular fractures
Titanium three dimensional miniplate versus conventional titanium miniplate in fixation of anteriormandibular fractures. A total of 20 patients were managed by open reduction and internal fixation for fractures of anterior…
Middle third of face fractures – management in a major trauma centre in London
Aims : Zygomatico-orbital–maxillary complex (ZOMC) fractures are the second most common facial fracture following nasal fractures. We present a comprehensive retrospective analysis of the management of 226 patients treated for…
Management guidelines of facial gunshot injuries
Background : Due to the increase of weapons, fire arms, and violence in several Arabic counties affected by the “Arabic Spring”, a dramatic increase of gunshot injuries was reported. It…
